The Coaches Network Podcast Context is Key with Keith Davids (Centre of Sport & Exercise Science)
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Jun 3, 2022 AI Snips
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Keith Davids' Early Sporting Journey
- Keith Davids shares his journey starting as a PE teacher trainee with a passion for movement and sport theory.
- He reflects on his regret for not playing a wider range of sports earlier in life, which enriched his understanding.
Risks of Early Specialization
- Early specialization in sports is risky and lacks scientific support, as children's development is nonlinear.
- Context and environment shape a child's growth, making early labeling as a specialist problematic.
Embrace Implicit Learning
- Use implicit learning by setting game-like contexts so athletes learn intuitively without over-instruction.
- Gradually introduce constraints to practices, letting athletes perceive and adapt to pressures naturally.